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French company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and installation of aluminum structures and façades is looking for an Italian manufacturer of aluminum or metal profile systems for frames and curtain walls

Summary

Profile Type
  • Business request
POD Reference
BRFR20250321030
Term of Validity
21 March 2025 - 21 March 2026
Company's Country
  • France
Type of partnership
  • Commercial agreement
  • Supplier agreement
Targeted Countries
  • Italy
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General information

Short Summary
A French company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and installation of aluminum structures and façades is looking for an Italian manufacturer of aluminum or metal profile systems for building applications such as frames and curtain walls. The profiles must be developed and produced by the manufacturer, with compliance to European standards and French DTU regulations, ensuring full compatibility with the technical and regulatory requirements of the French market.
Full Description
Established in 1990, the French company provides functional and aesthetic solutions for businesses, local authorities, architects, and private customers. Combining traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation, the company ensures high-quality execution with digital machining tools that enhance precision and efficiency. It is also committed to an eco-responsible approach by optimizing production to minimize waste and recycling unavoidable metal offcuts.

As part of its expansion, the company seeks an Italian manufacturers of complete aluminum or metal profile systems designed for windows, doors, façades, and curtain walls. These profiles must meet European standards and French DTU regulations to ensure high-quality and regulation-compliant constructions.

The ideal partner should be able to:

- Design and produce their own extrusion dies and profile systems
- Offer certified and tested solutions in compliance with European (EN) and French (DTU, CSTB) standards
- Provide technical documentation, performance data, and accessories (joints, fixings, thermal breaks, etc.)


Key Requirements:

- Aluminum profile systems for châssis (frames) and murs rideaux (curtain walls)
- Conformity with CE marking, Qualicoat, Qualanod, and French DTU specifications
- Solutions adapted to energy performance and façade waterproofing standards
- Technical and commercial support for integration into the French market
Advantages and Innovations
• Expertise in aluminum structure design and installation since 1990
• Strong commitment to eco-friendly practices and waste reduction
Technical Specification or Expertise Sought
- In-house design and extrusion of aluminum systems
- Proven experience in façade or building envelope systems
- Certifications from recognized bodies (CSTB, IFT Rosenheim, etc.)
Stage of Development
  • Already on the market
Sustainable Development Goals
  • Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
  • Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner
The ideal partner should:

- Be a manufacturer (not a distributor) of complete aluminum systems
- Provide technical files, test reports, certifications, and regulatory documentation
- Ensure production and delivery capacity suited to construction project timelines
- Be open to a technical-commercial partnership to serve the French market
Type and Size of Partner
  • Other
  • SME 50 - 249
  • SME <=10
  • Big company
  • SME 11-49
Type of partnership
  • Commercial agreement
  • Supplier agreement

Dissemination

Market keywords
  • 08001012 - Speciality metals (including processes for working with metals)
Sector Groups Involved
  • Creative Industries
Targeted countries
  • Italy